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2014
Donna Stapp Obituary
In Loving Memory of Donna Marie Stapp
1947 - 2014
Donna, age 67, of Shasta Lake, CA passed away peacefully at Shasta Regional Medical Center on July 9, 2014.
Donna is survived by her four children and nine grandchildren.
Donna attended Shasta College, this led to her high honor as the 1st Native American woman in California to be certified as a Pharmacy Technician.
Donna's zest for life led her to the Redding Rancheria where she was recently honored for 20 years of dedicated service. She was a life-long learner and educator; a generous soul blessed with love and wisdom. She was often recognized by the community for her benevolence and compassion.
Family and friends are welcome to join her service: 11 am, July 19th at Allen & Dahl's located at 2655 Eureka Way, Redding.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Donna Stapp
Donna Hayward
July 18, 2014
Donna will always be remembered for the gift she was to so many. Her friendship was highly valued.She will be missed.
My prayers and heartfelt condolences to family.
Linda Martin
July 18, 2014
Lisa, Justin & Nate,
Our Hearts goes out to you, Donna was a very giving soul, she never judged anyone, she was a friend to everyone she met. She will be missed by many. May you go on with your lives the way she would want you to. Don't forget the lessons she taught you, through the way she lived. Linda & Gene Martin
Ida Baker-Haywatd
July 18, 2014
Our sympathies and Condolences to all the family... Ida Baker- Hayward
July 17, 2014
Dear Nate,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind and wonderful woman. She was such a caring person who helped so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lucille Braghetta
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Donna Zibull - Erin and Matt Hennessy
July 17, 2014
Dearest Lisa, Justin and Nate,
It has been many years, but the memories are heartfelt, as Donna was a wonderful Mom and friend to so many. She was a great soul to my Son Matt for her encouragement and non-judgmental acts of kindness she gave him. Especially when Pow-wow's came, she would ask him to help..
We wish you comfort in the months ahead as we all know recently to well- that the loss of someone so close is difficult. But with the memories and their enduring spirit, and after the sadness- they will stay in your Heart Forever. With Our Sympathy and Love
Fran Brady
July 16, 2014
Donna you were so very special. I have a lot of good memories of all the laughter we shared and many of the issued we addressed. You were always a shining star on earth and now you shine on forever in the heavens.
tammy wilson
July 16, 2014
Miss Donna was my true friend..I love you and miss you with all my heart..Im so proud of the Nate and the family for all you have done..You truly was blessed with a wonderful mother..May she rest in peace!!
Donna nogle
July 16, 2014
Donna was really a sweet and wonderful lady. I will miss seeing her. My love go's out to the family.love you Nate.may his light shine up on you and your family. Donna Nogle.
Robyn Wilson
July 16, 2014
I have known her for a long time, what a great, sweet, kind person, she will be missed greatly!
Riggins Family
July 16, 2014
Donna is a one of kind, happy and gental soul. Missing you always. Love and Respect to the Family <3
July 16, 2014
Nate, my heart goes out to you. You were always there to watch over your mom. Now she will be watching out over you.
Barbara Hayward (Redding, CA)
July 15, 2014
We shared many delightful moments with Donna ranging from family,health,the Native American community and local politics.There was always a smile and hug whenever we bumped into her. A true Native American heart your mother will be greatly missed. Our sympathies and condolences.
Jim and Pam Bearquiver
Barbara Fisher
July 14, 2014
I am so saddened by the transition of one of my friends. Donna and I worked in the pharmacy on Churn Creek for many years. She was full of wisdom and shared many facets of our native culture. I have binders of information she shared with me and taught me to be proud of my heritage. Although we have not had much contact in recent years, I will always remember her beautiful smile and her loving and kind ways. My heart goes out to her family....
Charlene Meek
July 12, 2014
To Donna Stapp's Family
What a tremendous loss for all who loved Donna especially her children. My prayers go out to you all. Donna was my first friend when I started work at the Rancheria Pharmacy. She had an easy countenance about her that just put you at ease. She taught me the ins and outs of being a native woman. She was very well educated in Native history of all kinds and always willing to give out literature to back her beliefs and knowledge. She had a great smile and though many years have passed since we shared some stories, I will always remember her for all these things. My only regret is I did not make it back again to visit her after I had come to see her and she was sleeping. God Bless you all. Char
Bill Goodman
July 12, 2014
God blessed the world by giving us Donna for many years. Thank you Lord for sharing this beautiful angel with us. The memories of her will live in the hearts of many many families and friends forever.
Pam & Jerry Serpa
July 11, 2014
Nathan, Lisa and Justin
My heart felt condolences go out to you and your families. Your mom was a wonderful person and dear friend. She will be greatly missed. Hold on to the wonderful memories that you have of her and she will always be with you in spirit.
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